King Pine News

It's a Snowvember to remember indeed and we've decided we're going to join in on winter's early start. King Pine will now open for skiing & snowboarding the weekend of Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9!

In an article titled "Five little gems that are simply grand" published online October 29, 2018, Boston Globe contributors Diane Blair and Pam Wright included King Pine among "five small but mighty New England ski resorts, where glitter and gloss are replaced with character and charm." Speaking to the fact that "...littler resorts are often less crowded, usually cheaper, laid-back, and kid-friendly", the article went on to highlight King Pine Ski Area,

East Madison, N.H. (June 15, 2018): Purity Spring Resort and Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort have both respectively been among the top five New Hampshire’s best in recent WMUR “Viewer’s Choice 2018” Facebook polls. On Friday, June 8, Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort was listed as number four among the top five “Best Campgrounds” and then on Friday, June 15, Purity Spring Resort was also listed number four among the top five “Best Wedding Venues”.

East Madison, NH (June 14, 2018): Cynthia's Challenge, a 24-hour Ski-A-Thon held this past March 2018 at King Pine Ski Area delivered on the promise to purchase a $65,000 handicap van for a local family in need. On Wednesday afternoon, June 13, the handicap van was presented to the Villeneuve family at King Pine Ski Area. The $65,000 raised at the ski-a-thon covered the cost of a handicap van for 9-year old, Jacques Villeneuve of Freedom, NH.

East Madison, N.H. (June 15, 2017): Purity Spring Resort is among New Hampshire Magazine’s Best of 2017 Editor’s Picks for "Fun & Adventure" category recognized as the best “Ski-In and Ski-Out Resort”.

Cynthia's Challenge, a 24-hour Ski-A-Thon that took place Friday, March 17 through Saturday, March 18 raised over $50,000 and is still accepting donations. Over 250 skiers and snowboarders from near and afar registered and participated in the 24-hour event.

Cynthia’s Challenge has recently been approved by the State of New Hampshire and the Internal Revenue Service as an official non-profit 501(c)(3). Cynthia’s Challenge was created in an effort to help ease the financial burden of children and their families encountering the staggering expenses associated with special medical needs. Cynthia’s Challenge is supported by King Pine Ski Area hosting a 24-Hour Ski-A-Thon with the support of local businesses and the community.

King Pine has been recognized as the #2 Beginner Friendly and #5 Family Friendly ski areas in the North East, winning 2016-17 Best in Snow Awards, Powered by Liftopia.

“We’re proud to earn this recognition,” said Thomas Prindle, Director of Marketing for King Pine Ski Area and Hoyt Family businesses. “Considering Liftopia’s wide-reaching audience and direct customer database of skiers and snowboarders, these awards are uniquely different from other popular ski reader-based or simple online voting rankings.”

Approximately 20 ski instructors will be at King Pine Ski Area this weekend seeking their Alpine Level 1 certification from the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). Examiners from the Eastern Division of PSIA will spend two days evaluating the candidates against national certification standards for ski teaching.